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Understand Your Options: Interlock Kit vs Transfer Switch
Looking for a reliable power source during an outage and
unsure of whether an interlock kit or transfer switch is right
for you? We’re here to help.
How Do I Install an Interlock Kit if My Main Breaker is at the Bottom of the Panel?
Is your main breaker at the bottom of your panel? Learn how to install your kit with a bottom fed main breaker.
How to Install an Interlock Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recently purchase an interlock kit? Don’t sweat it, we have a
step-by-step guide to help you safely install a generator
interlock kit for your home.
What is an Interlock Kit? – How it works
Researching alternative power options for your home or
business? Learn more about how generator interlock kits
work and if it is the right solution for you.
What is a Multi-Breaker Interlock Kit?
The post explains how multi-breaker interlock kits help manage initial generator loads during power transitions in homes with multiple heavy-load appliances. It highlights the benefits of blocking non-essential appliances to prevent generator stalls and ensure safe power transitions. The article discusses improved efficiency, customized load management, and compliance with safety codes, along with integrating electric vehicles and solar power for enhanced home energy management. It concludes with installation tips and the advantages of using a modified multi-breaker interlock kit.
Why You Should Consider a Solar Generator Interlock Kit
In the era of sustainability, embracing clean, renewable energy sources is more than just a trend - it's an essential step towards a greener, healthier planet. For the last 20 years, we dedicated...
Is summer 2023 the right time to get a generator or solar system installed?
Summer power outages in the United States can occur due to various reasons, including severe weather events, equipment failure, power grid overload, or human error. The frequency and scale of power...
Options for Powering Medical Equipment During a Power Outage
As an owner of a large electrical contracting company for over 20 years, we sold over 2,000 home standby generators and were a stocking distributor for both Generac and Kohler generators. About one...
How to choose a portable generator for home standby (emergency) power
If you have decided a whole house generator is too expensive and you want to use a portable generator, as a lower cost alternative, then what generator do you choose?